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Your community news Issue 16
April 2010
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ANZAC Services 2010
Woolworths in Leura
The Katoomba Dawn Service will be held at 6am at the Community War Memorial in Lurline Street (at the front of the RSL Club), followed by the Gunfire Breakfast at the RSL Club. There will also a wreath laying service at the Blue Mountains ANZAC Memorial Hospital at 9pm and a 10am service at Blue Mountains Council Chambers. The main march starts at 11am in Katoomba Street, opposite the Carrington and proceeds to the Community War Memorial in Lurline Street, for a service and wreath laying ceremony. An ANZAC Church service will be held on the 18th April at 9am at the Uniting Church in Katoomba Street, Katoomba. All welcome. The Wentworth Falls ANZAC service is at 6.40am at the Station Street War Memorial with breakfast served at the Grandview Hotel.
A full-sized Woolworths supermarket has been approved by BMCC for the former Colless Foods site in The Mall at Leura, where the hole in the ground is. It will have underground parking for 89 vehicles, accessed from the village car park. Four speciality shops will be constructed at the front of the supermarket to preserve the unique streetscape of The Mall. For more details, visit www.theecho.net.au
‘Lest We Forget’
Illustrated Journals workshops The first introductory Illustrated Journals workshop for Autumn will be held at the National Trust “Everglades House and Gardens” Leura, with illustrator Faye Wilson and writer and poet Craig Billingham, 11 or 15 May. Bookings close April 16. Phone 4784 1938 or 0413 923 931. www.illustratedjournalworkshops.com
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First Saturday of the month from 1pm Board Games at Edison’s Lab. Ph 0402 773 000 April 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 9.30am CWA at the CWA Hall in Leura every Monday Monday April 12 Zonta Club dinner meeting at the Grandview Hotel in Wentworth Falls. Ph 0407 823 897 Friday April 16 from 9am Blue Mountains Hospital Auxiliary Annual Fete in the Hospital Car Park Saturday April 18 from 9.30am-3.30pm Leura Art & Craft Expo at the Uniting Church Monday April 19 at 10.30am Blackheath CWA fashion parade at the Uniting Church Hall, Blackheath. See page 5 Wednesday April 21 at 1.30pm Red Cross Games Afternoon at the Uniting Church Hall in Leura. Entry $10. Ph 4782 4344 Wednesday April 21 Ladies Probus Club of the Upper Blue Mountains at the Leura Golf Club. See page 6 Wednesday April 21 from 10.30am-12.30pm Male Carers & Men’s Group Workshop at Katoomba Men’s Shed Sunday April 25 at 2.30pm Radio Plays at the Mountain Heritage. Ph 4782 2155 for bookings For more information on local events, visit www.theecho.net.au
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April 2010
FELLOWSHIP
“And they marve ‘Who is this man lled and said [J even the seas anesus] that obey Him?’ “ (M d wind The Bible says att. 8:27) “Prepare to meet your God .” If you want friendl y fellowship and good, plain Bi ble teaching with un-modern worship style,
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ANZAC Day March When the ANZAC Day parade marches down Katoomba Street this year, it will be under the command of a local serving member of the Army Reserve. Lance Corporal Keith Robinson from Wentworth Falls, carried out the task of being the ‘Parade Marshall’ in last year’s ANZAC march through Katoomba, and has been invited to take on the roll again this year. Keith is a member of the 1st/19th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment and is based in Lithgow. Members of the unit will be spread across the Mountains and the Central West on ANZAC Day performing ceremonial duties in various towns.
Qigong Retreat Blackheath from April 22-26
Angela Zhu, third generation practitioner, Tai Chi and QiGong master and a specialist in Walking QiGong for cancer, is bringing her Sydney Tai Chi group to the Blue Mountains to enjoy a bush break, practice and classes. Local residents are invited to join in any of the sessions which are $100 per day. Fragant Qigong is extremely effective for nicotine addiction. Book at 9266 0966 or email info@traditionalqi.com.au. Visit www.traditionalqi.com.au for more information
• All Day Breakfast • Lunch • Home-made Cakes & Desserts • Great Coffee • Regular Live Music • Stunning Views • Inspired Arts
Do It for The Girls! The Blue Mountains Cancer Help office is bursting with ArtyBras! “We are overwhelmed with the response to the ArtyBra Project® and are grateful to all those who have created and donated an ArtyBra to Blue Mountains Cancer Help” said BMCH President, Robyn Yates. The ArtyBras will be auctioned at a cocktail party on Saturday 29th May, at The Carrington Hotel. Bookings essential. Tel: 4782 1311. Don’t miss the opportunity to own one or more of these gorgeous, unique bras to wear or display.
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TREAT MUM AND YOURSELF THIS MOTHER’S DAY
Hopewood Health Retreat is offering a very special Mother’s Day gift for Mum – and you! Purchase a gift voucher before 15 May 2010 for a ‘Mother and Daughter Day Visit’ which includes: • A relaxing day at Hopewood with access to all facilities and activities • Delicious vegetarian smorgasbord for lunch • An indulging 55-minute body or face treatment to the value of $85 And pay only $276 (10% less for a mid week visit)
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Person of the Month Dianne Jacobus
After 14 years as the Manager of the Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre, Dianne Jacobus is moving on. She is leaving the Blue Mountains to move closer to family, and is looking forwards to a break and a little time to herself. “I’ve loved my time here,” said Dianne, “but its time for me to go, and to hand over the reins to someone else.” Dianne has steered the Neighbourhood Centre through some big changes, and has been an intrinsic part of many projects that benefit our community, putting in hours and hours of her time and an immeasureable amount of energy and dedication. “Social justice underpins the way Dianne works,” says Sue Jaques, who has worked with Dianne for all of her
14 years as Manager. Dianne has been a wonderful manager, inspiring and encouraging both paid staff and volunteers. She has a talent for seeing ‘the light and spark’ in the people around her, and takes the time to encourage people to develop their skills. For the full version of this story, visit www.theecho.net.au
Thank You Jill On behalf of everyone at KNC a big “thank you” to Jill Hodgson from the “Katoomba Op Shop” for her wonderful support for KNC for over 10 years. In that time, Jill has donated thousands of dollars which have supported KOOSH, Neighbourhood Counselling, Community Visitors Scheme, Katoomba Volunteer Home Visitors and the childrens playroom. Jill has a big and generous open heart to many local people and a willingness to engage and be friendly as she went about her work.
CWA Leura The Group International Day will be held in St. Albans Church at Leura on
the 19th of April. Scotland is the country being studied this year. We meet at the CWA Hall in Leura every Monday at 9.30 am. Everyone is welcome. Please come and join us for a cup of tea.
CWA Blackheath The Blackheath group had wonderful success at the Land Cookery Competition and the Handicraft Competition with Mrs Halpin’s sultana cake, Mrs Tooke’s shortbread and Mrs Sherlock’s crochet jumper chosen to represent the Blue Mountains Group at the CWA State Conefrence at Port Macquarie in May. The CWA also celebrated its birthday at a lunch at Katoomba Golf Course organised by Mrs Bice with a wonderful birthday cake decorated and donated by Mrs Hide. On April 19, to help with fundraising, the CWA are holding a fashion parade in conjunction with Bailey’s Ladies Fashions at 10.30am at the Uniting Church Hall, Lovett’s Leap, Blackheath with lunch to follow. For further information, ring Wilga on 4757 1332.
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Large range of jewellery, gifts watches & clocks Watch, clock & jewellery repairs & remakes, valuations & restrings Tel 4782 2371 Fax 4782 4535 157 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780 Email: gemglow@gmx.com
We stock Chamilia Charms and Bracelets Ask us to quote on all your printing requirements 88 Govett Street, Katoomba Tel: 4782 2514 email: info@bennettsprinting.com.au We offer BUDGET PRICES
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World Maths Day Eager students at St Canice’s Katoomba participated in World Maths Day last week. This online competition involved students from across the globe playing against each other in real time battles of mental arithmetic. Every student in St Canice’s was involved in this international event and
Principal Paul Devlin commented, “World Maths Day was all about participation and enjoyment of Maths.We were delighted to have the resources to offer this contemporary style of learning to our students and we are looking forward to learning our results.”
Probus Club
engaged with students from all parts of Australia and all over the world. Students William Garrett, Eden Peters and Brooke Costigan also learnt about world time zones and discovered that at certain times during the day they were more likely to play students from particular countries.
The Ladies Probus Club of the Upper Blue Mountains welcomed its new Committee with President Mrs Louise Mattay and Vice-President Mrs Wilma Cunningham leading the group for 2010. The Probus Quilting Group, led by Dr Nerida Benson, has donated a most attractive quilt to the Motor Neurone Disease Association for a raffle.
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The Guest Speaker on the day was Magic Master Mr Peter Hughes who entertained, amused and intrigued the ladies with his many tricks and slight-of-hand. The members would like a return visit, Peter, to show them how its done! The next meeting is Wednesday 21st April at Leura Golf Club, where our Guest Speaker will be Margaret Stepniewski, managing editor of The Echo. See you there!
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